Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2025

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business

Founded in 1971, GMS Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”), through its operating subsidiaries, operates a network of more than 300 distribution centers with extensive product offerings of wallboard, ceilings, steel framing and complementary construction products. The Company also operates nearly 100 tool sales, rental and service centers. Through these operations, the Company provides a comprehensive selection of building products and solutions for its residential and commercial contractor customer base across the United States and Canada. The Company’s operating model combines the benefits of a national platform and strategy with a local go-to-market focus, enabling the Company to generate significant economies of scale while maintaining high levels of customer service.

Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature unless otherwise disclosed. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for any other interim period or the entire fiscal year. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.

Investments

The Company accounts for investments in equity securities where it does not have significant influence over the investee using the cost method. The carrying amount of investments in equity securities was $5.2 million as of January 31, 2025 and is included in other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Insurance Liabilities

The following table presents the Company’s aggregate liabilities for medical self-insurance, general liability, automobile and workers’ compensation and any expected recoveries. Liabilities for medical self-insurance are included in other accrued expenses and current liabilities. Reserves for general liability, automobile and workers’ compensation are included in other accrued expenses and current liabilities and other liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Expected recoveries for insurance liabilities are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


	January 31, 2025		April 30, 2024
	(in thousands)
Medical self‑insurance	$	5,413	$	6,067
General liability, automobile and workers’ compensation	29,338		22,731
Expected recoveries for insurance liabilities	(4,991)		(3,746)

Restructuring

During the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company implemented a reduction in work force as part of a strategic cost reduction plan to improve operational efficiency. The Company recorded $6.2 million of restructuring costs in connection with the reduction in workforce and certain other restructuring activities, consisting primarily of severance and other employee costs. As of January 31, 2025, all such costs related to the reduction in workforce were paid. Restructuring costs are classified within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Sale of Business

On January 31, 2025, the Company sold its Michigan-based installed insulation contracting business, which was a part of the Company’s geographic divisions segment. The Company received $12.5 million of cash and recognized a $7.4 million pre-tax gain on the sale. The Company may receive up to an additional $1.5 million of cash that was held back by the buyer to secure certain of the Company’s indemnification obligations subject to and in accordance with the terms of the purchase agreement, which amount, if any, will be payable 15 months after the transaction date. The gain is included within operating income in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of contracted goods to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. The Company includes shipping and handling costs billed to customers in net sales. These costs are recognized as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses.

See Note 13, “Segments,” for information regarding disaggregation of revenue, including revenue by product and by geographic area.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Segment Reporting. In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The new guidance will apply retrospectively to all periods presented. Since this new guidance addresses only disclosures, the Company does not expect the adoption to have any material effects on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company is currently evaluating the new disclosures that may be required upon adoption.

Income Taxes. In December 2023, the FASB issued new guidance to enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through changes in the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disclosures. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The new guidance will apply on a prospective basis to annual financial statements for periods beginning after the effective date. However, retrospective application in all prior periods presented is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. In November 2024, the FASB issued new guidance requiring additional disclosures of specified information about certain costs and expenses. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and is to be applied prospectively with the option to adopt retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.